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Inspirational Quotes & Poems

I just love a good inspirational quote or poem, here are some of my favourites ...

 

Quote of the moment ...

“Take responsibility of your own happiness, never put it in other people’s hands.”  Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart


"The tragedy of life is not death, but what we let die inside of us while we live". Native American saying

 

“Anything that annoys you is for teaching you patience.

Anyone who abandons you is for teaching you how to stand up on your

own two feet.

Anything that angers you is for teaching you forgiveness and compassion.

Anything that has power over you is for teaching you how to take your power back.

Anything you hate is for teaching you unconditional love.

Anything you fear is for teaching you courage to overcome your fear.

Anything you can’t control is for teaching you how to let go and trust the Universe” Jackson Kiddard

 

"One day at a time, this is enough. Do not look back and grieve over the past, for it is gone. And do not be troubled about the future, for it has not yet come. Live in the present, and make it so beautiful that it will be worth remembering." Ida Scott Taylor

 

“To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.” Thich Nhat Hanh

 

"Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place." Kurt Vonnegut

 

"Those who don't believe in magic will never find it" Roald Dahl

 

"The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins". Bob Moawad

 

"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." Albert Einstein

 

"You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step" Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr

"Although, the world is full of suffering; It is also full of overcoming." Helen Keller

 

"Do not dwell in the past; do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment."Buddha

 

"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion". The Dalai Lama

 

"To those who see with loving eyes, life is beautiful. To those who speak with tender voices, life is peaceful. To those who help with gentle hands, life is full. And to those who care with compassionate hearts, life is good beyond all measure" Unknown

 

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did but people will never forget how you made them feel".Maya Angelou

 

"Someday, everything will make perfect sense. So for now, laugh at the confusion, smile through the tears and keep reminding yourself that everything happens for a reason". Paulo Coelho

Life Is….

Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.

Life is beauty, admire it.

Life is a dream, realise it.

Life is a challenge, meet it.

Life is a duty, complete it.

Life is a game, play it.

Life is a promise, fulfill it.

Life is sorrow, overcome it.

Life is a song, sing it.

Life is a struggle, accept it.

Life is a tragedy, confront it.

Life is an adventure, dare it.

Life is luck, make it.

Life is too precious, do not destroy it.

Life is life, fight for it.

by Mother Teresa

"A journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step." Luo-tzu

 

"If you fell down yesterday, stand up today." H.G.Wells

 

"I was once afraid of people saying "who does she think she is?" Now I have the courage to stand and say, "this is who I am". Oprah Winfrey

 

"Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most" Buddha

One Life

One song can spark a moment,

One flower can wake the dream

One tree can start a forest,

One bird can herald spring.

One smile begins a friendship,

One handclasp lifts a soul.

One star can guide a ship at sea,

One word can frame the goal.

One vote can change a nation,

One sunbeam lights a room

One candle wipes out darkness,

One laugh will conquer gloom.

One step must start each journey.

One word must start each prayer.

One hope will raise our spirits.

One touch can show you care.

One voice can speak with wisdom,

One heart can know what's true.

One life can make a difference,

You see, it's up to you!

Composed by a young girl in Belarus, Russia,

near the site of the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster Area

The Challenge

Let others lead small lives,

But not you.

Let others argue over small things,

But not you.

Let others cry over small hurts,

But not you.

Let others leave their future

In someone else’s hands,

But not you

by Jim Rohn

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